> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rooutie.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setting Up Your Business

> Get your business account live in under 10 minutes

# Setting Up Your Business

Getting your Rooutie Business account up and running takes less than 10 minutes. Here's exactly what to do.

## Step 1 — Create a Personal Account

If you don't already have a personal Rooutie account, create one first at [rooutie.com](https://rooutie.com). Your business account is connected to your personal login.

## Step 2 — Create a Business Profile

Navigate to [rooutie.com/add-business](https://rooutie.com/add-business) to start your business setup.

## Step 3 — Choose Your Business Type

Pick the type that matches your business model. This determines which tools and features you get access to:

| Type              | Best for                                 | Key advantages                                                  |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Creator**       | Travel bloggers and influencers          | Monetize guides, linktree for social bio, affiliate commissions |
| **Travel Agent**  | Agencies and independent advisors        | CRM, client proposals, enquiries pipeline, automation           |
| **Accommodation** | Hotels, hostels, and rentals             | Local guest guides, property showcase, booking integration      |
| **Region / DMO**  | Tourism boards and destination marketers | Destination guides, embeddable maps, regional analytics         |

## Step 4 — Agree to the Legal Terms

To activate your account, you'll need to agree to:

* [Business Terms](https://rooutie.com/business-terms)
* [Data Processing Agreement (DPA)](https://rooutie.com/dpa)

These are standard agreements required for business accounts that may handle client data.

## Step 5 — Select a Subscription

Go to **Business Details → Subscription** and activate the plan that fits your needs. You can upgrade or change plans at any time.

## Step 6 — Set Up Your Branding

Head to **Business → Branding** to make your profile and planner look like *you*:

* Upload your logo (or generate a text-based logo if you don't have one yet).
* Set your brand's primary color.
* Add your display name and public description.

> First impressions matter. Visitors who land on your planner or profile should immediately know whose brand they're engaging with.

## Step 7 — Complete Your Business Info

Fill in your **Business Info** (name, description, contact details) and **Social Links** so your profile is complete and discoverable.

## Step 8 — Share and Grow

Now the fun starts. Choose how you want to reach your audience:

* **Embed the planner** on your website — visitors can plan trips branded under your name, and they're automatically added to your subscriber list.
* **Share your Linktree URL** in your social media bios to drive traffic to your trips.
* **Publish trip guides** and promote them on your channels.
* **Send your embeddable map code** to your web team to add an interactive map to your destination pages.

Everyone who arrives through your planner or profile can subscribe to your newsletter — your audience grows automatically as people engage with your content.

## What's Next?

Once your account is live, explore the full feature set:

* [Branding](/business-manual/branding) — customise every visual detail
* [Landing Page](/business-manual/landing-pages) — build your public-facing destination page
* [Embedded Planner](/business-manual/embedded-planner) — put Rooutie on your website
* [Email Marketing](/business-manual/email-builder) — grow and message your subscriber list
* [Analytics](/business-manual/analytics) — track what's working